The 5th Annual Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic will take place at Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, Florida. Please join us for a round of golf with a Pirates celebrity while supporting the efforts of Pirates Charities in the Bradenton area. Complete information »
Saturday, March 10
The Pirates will hold a Baseball Coaches Clinic on pitching and throwing at the Pirates Indoor Baseball Center (Boys & Girls Club, Shadyside, 6 Brownell Place) at 10 am. Pirates alumni member Grant Jackson will conduct the clinic.
Runners, walkers and fans of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Pirates 5K Home Run. 5K participants will cross the finish line on the field at PNC Park, and everyone will have the opportunity to win great prizes such as Season Tickets, autographed memorabilia and more! Proceeds raised will benefit Pirates Charities. Complete information »
The popular Bowling with the Bucs fundraiser returns for Pirates Charities. This event offers fans the opportunity to meet and bowl with their favorite Pirates players and celebrities. All proceeds benefit Pirates Charities.
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be at Poland North Elementary School from 5:30 - 8:00pm for an educational seminar for student's grades 3-5. Open to Poland North Elementary School students and families only.
Thursday, January 13
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be the the opening presenter at the GELENDA event from 6:00 - 8:00pm for the showing of "Out in the Silence," an educational opportunity through film. Open to the public. Call 412-422-1303 for more information.
Friday, January 14
Former Pirate Kent Tekulve will be the featured speaker for the Steubenville, OH Rotary Club Luncheon. For more information please contact Jim Emmerling at (740)264-2186.
Saturday, January 15
The Pirate Parrot will participate in the City of Pittsburgh Mascot Skate at Schenley Park from 1:45 - 2:45pm. Open to the public.
Monday, January 24 - Monday, January 31
The 2011 Pirates Winter Caravan will make stops throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The Caravan features school visits and public appearances by current players, coaches, broadcasters, members of the front office and the Pirate Parrot. Complete information »
Wednesday, January 26
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be a presenter at the 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Service Summit from 6:00 - 6:30pm at the Antonian Theatre at Carlow University. Open to the public. Call 412-251-6320 for more information.
Friday, January 28 - Sunday, January 30
PirateFest 2011 -- featuring live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, games, youth baseball clinics and much more -- will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Complete information »
Pirates players will be attending the Wakeland Elementary Student of the Month Luncheon at Pirate City from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, February 19
Pirates President Frank Coonelly, Pirates players and broadcasters will attend the Pirates Pep Rally in downtown Bradenton, FL from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open to the Public.
Monday, February 21
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem is participating in a job and resume readiness seminar with the Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education organization 10:00am - 1:00pm. Event is not open to the public.
Tuesday, February 22
The Pirate Parrot will be at GD Rogers Elementary School for a Traffic Safety Assembly from 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in Bradenton, FL.
Thursday, February 24
Pirates Charities will host the fourth annual Spring Training Golf Classic at River Wilderness Golf & Country Club in Bradenton, Florida. Complete information »
Friday, February 25
Read Across America Book Drive at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, FL during the game. Pirates Spring Training Benefit Game for GD Rogers Elementary & the Wakeland & Manatee Education Foundation.
Sunday, February 27
Read Across America Book Drive at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, FL during the game.
Monday, February 28
Read Across America Book Drive at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, FL during the game.
Pirates President Frank Coonelly, Manager Clint Hurdle and Pirates players will attend the Spring Training Season Ticket Holder Banquet at the Manatee Country Club in Bradenton, FL at 6:30 p.m.
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be at Pittsburgh Manchester Elementary from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to celebrate and recognize Dr. Seuss's birthday. Chaz will read a Dr. Seuss book to students.
Friday, March 4
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem is presenting during the Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking, Emerging and Established Leaders program with the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. The program will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Greentree from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Topics will include overcoming barriers, being a youth leader, accepting yourself, and the importance of being active in the community.
Sunday, March 6
Pirates players will be signing autographs at Bradenton PirateFest outside McKechnie Field from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Monday, March 7
The Pirates and Central Blood Bank will host a Blood Drive inside the PNC Park Press Conference Room from noon to 6 p.m. Former Pirate Grant Jackson will sign autographs at the event from 1 - 3 p.m., and all donors will receive two tickets to the Pirates vs. Rockies game on Sunday, April 10.
Tuesday, March 8
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem is conducting four 30-minute presentations on "Advocating for Yourself" at the Transition & College Fair for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Presentations will be held at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit main office in Homestand, PA and will begin at 9 a.m. and will be on the hour until noon.
Thursday, March 10
Pirates Spring Training Benefit Game for GD Rogers Elementary & the Wakeland & Manatee Education Foundation.
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be the keynote speaker at the 2011 Youth Employment Expo, which targets students and youth with disabilities and employers in the Indiana, PA area at 10:30 a.m. The expo will begin at 8:00 a.m. and throughout the day have various roundtables, breakout sessions, and more. The expo will be held on the campus of IUP at the HUB (Student Center). For more information, contact Barbara Telthorster at 724-349-8230.
Saturday, March 12
Pirates Charities In-Park Silent Auction at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, FL.
Sunday, March 13
Pirates Charities In-Park Silent Auction at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, FL.
Tuesday, March 15
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be speak with students at Clearview School, which is a school targeted for students and youth with disabilities. Chaz will present at 12:30 p.m. on topics including determination, self-advocacy, believing in oneself, and more.
Thursday, March 17
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be at Job/Career Employment Resource Group in Pittsburgh in partnership with Catholic Charities from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Chaz will provide the guests information and techniques on job strategies, resume building, diversify the search, and overall experiences with employment. For more information, contact Scott at Scott@Thealbertinstitute.Com
Saturday, March 26
Pirates players and coaches will participate in the Pirates Women's Baseball Clinic from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, FL. Portions of the proceeds from this clinic will benefit the PACE Center for Girls. For more information, please contact Stacy Morgan at (941)747-3031 x4365.
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Duquesne University Pirates Event from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Duquesne University.
Wednesday, April 6
Kent Tekulve will be the guest speaker at the Passavant Retirement Community Men's Group Luncheon in Zelienople, PA.
Saturday, April 9
The First Annual Pirates 5K Home Run will take place outside of PNC Park at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds raised will benefit Pirates Charities. Complete information »
Saturday, April 9
Organ Donor Awareness Night: A portion of the price of each ticket purchased through this special program for the April 9 Pirates vs. Rockies game will be donated back to the National Kidney Foundation of the Alleghenies to support organ donor and transplant awareness through special projects such as Team Pittsburgh's participating in the National Kidney Foundation's U.S. Transplant Games. Learn More and Buy Tickets »
Monday, April 11
Paul Maholm and Pedro Alvarez will join Penguins Mike Rupp, Chris Letang and Brooks Orpik to sign autographs at the CONSOL Energy Center from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit the Cleland Family of the South Hills, and it is SOLD OUT.
Tuesday, April 12
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will co-present at the PEAL Conference at the Radisson Hotel in Greentree from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Transition and Employment in the current economic climate will be the key topic shared. For more information visit: http://pealcenter.org/
Thursday, April 14
Pirates broadcaster Tim Neverett and The Pirate Parrot will visit the Winchester Thurston School in Hampton, PA at 8:30 a.m. Neverett will speak to students about the history of baseball in the city of Pittsburgh, goal setting and the importance of education. Neverett will also read "Casey at the Bat" with the Pirate Parrot. This event is closed to the public.
Pirates front office staff will partner with the Consortium for Public Education to host 15-20 Students at PNC Park from the 2011 Future is Mine Student Leadership Conference. Students will shadow various departments during a behind-the-scenes look at Pirates Baseball and the sports industry.
Friday, April 15
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will present three sessions at the Future is Mine Conference at the Marriot Hotel on topics ranging from believing in yourself to overcoming your fears. Students will participate in activities with chances to win prizes and be encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone to learn about themselves and their peers.
Saturday, April 16
Kent Tekulve and Frank Thomas will be appearing at the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA 17th Annual Sports and Memorabilia Auction taking place in the Lexus Club at PNC Park from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information please contact Donna Kalisek at (412)566-1545.
Tuesday, April 19
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the LaRoche College Pirates Event from Noon - 1:00 p.m. at LaRoche College.
Saturday, April 23
Steve Blass and Manny Sanguillen will be appearing at the Cranberry Township Giant Eagle Store from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Open to the public.
Tuesday, April 26
Buses For Baseball: The Pirates and the Major League Baseball Players Association have partnered to host a group of 50 deserving youth. The Buses for Baseball group arrives at PNC Park to take part in a private viewing of Pirates batting practice, where they will meet with current players, get autographs and take pictures on the field. The group will stay for that night's game courtesy of the Pirates, and also receive food and beverage vouchers courtesy of the MLBPA.
Saturday, April 30
Steve Blass will be the guest speaker at the Toast to our Stars Banquet, which recognizes the achievements of high school students in the North Charleroi area. The banquet is taking place at the Charleroi Elks Club.
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Penn Township Athletic Association Opening Day from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at the Penn Township Athletic Association Baseball Fields in Harrison City, PA.
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the BSB Baseball Opening Day from Noon - 1:00 p.m. at the South Buffalo Elementary School in Freeport, PA.
In partnership with the City of Pittsburgh BIG League program, the Pirates will host coaches and volunteers of the Junior Pirates program to a training seminar at PNC Park regarding baseball and softball techniques. Pirates Youth Baseball Programs »
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Raider T-Ball Host Weekend from Noon - 1:00 p.m. at the Redstone Park Baseball Fields in Republic, PA.
Monday, May 2
The Pirates and Central Blood Bank will host a Blood Drive inside the PNC Park Press Conference Room from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All donors will receive two tickets to a Pirates home game.
Saturday, May 7
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Pancake Breakfast for the Pathfinder School from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Bethel Park, PA.
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Avalon Apple Blossom Festival from Noon - 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avalon, PA.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host Disability Awareness Night to honor and acknowledge those individuals and families affected by disability throughout the region. Join us before the game with a pre-game resource fair and event starting at 4:30 p.m. on Federal Street. For more information, please e-mail chaz.kellem@pirates.com.
Tuesday, May 10
A Pirates player will visit with the kids of La Escuelita School in Pittsburgh. La Escuelita Arcoiris provides a high-quality learning experience through immersion in the Spanish language.
Friday, May 20
Second baseman Neil Walker will attend a Mars Area Middle School "Pirates Day" Celebration from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Saturday, May 21
Manager Clint Hurdle and The Pirate Parrot will be making an appearances at the Allegheny Valley Baseball Camp for Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, with the Parrot visiting at 9:00 a.m.
A Pirates Player will read "Peter and the Wolf" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., followed by a Point Park University performance of "Peter and the Wolf." The Pirates partnered with the Pittsburgh Playhouse and the Consortium for Public Education on this children's event. Children who donated books to the Consortium and their One Million Books Drive received tickets to the reading and performance, as well a future Pirates home game! For more information, contact 412.325.4731.
Sunday, May 22
The Pirates will host an UMPS Care Charities Meet & Greet with deserving matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.
Monday, May 23
The Pittsburgh Pirates & the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Latino VIP Celebration from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Keystone Corner at PNC Park. For more information please contact, dmanich@pmahcc.org.
Tuesday, May 24
A Pirates player will read "Casey at the Bat" during the Pirates Tales Kick-Off Event at Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill at 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Megan Fogt at 412.422.9841
The Pirates Wives are hosting a Player Basket Raffle in an effort to raise funds for the Salvation Army Tornado Relief Efforts in the south. Player-themed baskets will be raffled in front of main guest relations through the 7th inning.
Saturday, June 4
Garrett Jones will be signing autographs at Lower Burrell PNC Bank in New Kensington from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Former Pirate Bob Friend will appear at the Riverview Relay for Life at Riverside Park in Oakmont from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 5
The Pirates will host the "Pitch for Hope" Women's Baseball Clinic at PNC Park. Proceeds benefit Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh area based organization funding the only under-40 breast cancer study in the country. Complete information »
The Consortium for Public Education will be collecting "gently used and new children's books" on Federal Street conjunction with the ONE MILLION BOOKS campaign. For more information, please contact Chaz Kellem at 412-325-4731.
Paul and Jessica Maholm will host the 5th anniversary "BBQ With the Bucs" event at Gilda's Club in the Strip District from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fans of the Pirates and supporters of the Gilda's Club can all join in to help raise money for the Gilda's Club. To purchase your tickets, please call (412) 338-1919.
Monday, June 6
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be presenting with AmeriCorps during a training session from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Pittsburgh. Topics will include diversity and how working together among diverse audiences can be beneficial to our community.
Tuesday, June 7
Paul Maholm will host a VIP Group from the Pittsburgh Project to a private viewing of Pirates batting practice where they will meet with Paul, get autographs and take photos with all of the Pirates. The VIP Group will join 30 others from the Pittsburgh Project to enjoy that night's game, compliments of the Pirates.
Friday, June 10
Clint Hurdle & a Pirates Players will be visiting patients at the Children's Institute from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be the keynote speaker at the Pittsburgh Conroy Graduation from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Pirates and ROOT SPORTS will partner to host the ROOT Auction at PNC Park when the Pirates host the New York Mets. Fans from all around the country will be able to participate and bid on several premier items and experiences in this live on-air auction during the game to benefit the programs supported by Pirates Charities. Complete information »
Saturday, June 11
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the Greenfield Baseball Associations 60th Anniversary Parade from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Magee Recreation Center.
Jose Tabata will be signing autographs at the Cranberry Giant Eagle from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
The Pirate Parrot will be attending the Relay for Life of Mt. Lebanon event from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Sunday, June 12
The Pittsburgh Pirates will participate in the 11th Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza from 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. in Pittsburgh. Open to the public. Contact Sara Werner at 412-622-6502 for more information.
UMPS Care Charities will host three matches from Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Host umpires will meet with matches for 12-20 minutes for a Q&A session, photos and autographs. The umpires will provide goodie bags, food and beverage credit, and tickets to that day's game.
Thursday, June 16
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the WWGY Froggy 95 Father's Day Event from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Shenango Valley Mall.
Friday, June 17
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the St. Patrick Parish Summer Festival from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Canonsburg, PA.
Sunday, June 19
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the Adaptive Baseball League Game from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in North Huntington, PA.
Thursday, June 23
Pirates Alumni members will be playing as celebrity golfers in the 18th Annual ElRoy Face Golf Tournament which benefits the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. For more information, please contact Chris Fletcher at (412) 244-3116.
Saturday, June 25
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the Pirates Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy from 8:45-9:45 a.m. at PNC Park.
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the Alex's Lemonade Stand event from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Fun Fore All in Cranberry Township.
The Pirate Parrot will be attending the 5th annual Mt. Vernon Block Party from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the 7100 block of Mt. Vernon in Pittsburgh.
Sunday, June 26
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the King and His Court Charity Softball Game from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Laurel Highlands High School Football Stadium.
Monday, June 27, Tuesday, June 28 and Wednesday, June 29
The Pirates and Central Blood Bank will host a Blood Drive inside the PNC Park Press Conference Room from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on all three days. All donors will receive two tickets to a Pirates home game.
The 4th annual John Challis Courage for Life Foundation Golf Outing will take place at Chartiers Country Club. Golf begins at noon. For more information, please call 1-866-545-2990.
Thursday, June 30
Former Pirate Kent Tekulve will be the guest speaker for the Westmoreland/Fayette Council Boy Scots of America Dinner to be held at Greensburg Country Club. For more information, please contact Martin Barbie (724)837-1630.
Former Pirate Kent Tekulve will appear at the West Virginia Power game as the Power take on the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Game time is 7:05 p.m. For more information, please contact Kristin Call (304)344-2287.
The Players Wives are serving a home cooked pizza dinner at Family House in Oakland from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8
Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm is hosting a VIP Group from House of Manna. The group will watch the Pirates take batting practice from the dugout and have the opportunity to meet with Paul and his teammates and coaches before the game.
Saturday, July 9
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage is scheduled to host an RBI Baseball League Coaches Pitching Clinic at the Pirates Community Baseball Center in Shadyside from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 17
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the Rev'em up for Kids event from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the South Park Fairgrounds.
Monday, July 18
The Pirates Alumni 25th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic will be held at South Hills Country Club. More than 30 Pirates Alumni will be participating in this charitable event. For sponsorship information, please contact Joe Billetdeaux (412)325-4723.
Tuesday, July 19
Pirates head trainer Brad Henderson, Paul Maholm, Jeff Karstens and the Taylor Hooten Foundation will host a PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) Clinic at PNC Park from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. More than 60 youth ages 11-16 will participate.
Andrew McCutchen and Pirates broadcaster Tim Neverett are scheduled to appear at Peabody High School at 11 a.m. to encourage students to participate in school-sponsored athletic programs and focusing on their studies as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools "Summer Dreamers Academy".
Wednesday, July 20
The Pirates will partner with Tickets for Kids Charities, Davis Vision, United Concordia and Highmark to provide free dental and vision screenings to children with no health insurance or who are underinsured. The screenings will take place at PNC Park before the 12:35 p.m. game.
Friday, July 22
The Pirates will host the annual African American Heritage Sports Luncheon in the Lexus Club at PNC Park from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Herman Boone, the legendary football coach of T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA, will be the keynote speaker. Boone's inspirational story was captured in the film "Remember the Titans," starring Denzel Washington.
The Pirates will honor six nominees during the Community Champions Pregame Ceremony for their outstanding work and leadership in the Pittsburgh diverse community.
Saturday, July 23
The annual Miracle League Fantasy Camp will be held at the Pirates Charities Miracle League Field in Cranberry from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. More than 40 Miracle Leaguers representing four area leagues will participate in learning hitting, throwing and catching skills from several Pirates players.
Sunday, July 24
The Pirates have partnered with The Consortium for Public Education to host a children's book drive at PNC Park. Fans are asked to bring new or gently-used children's books to The Consortium for Public Education's booth on Federal Street from 11:00 a.m. until game time at 1:35 p.m.
Monday, July 25
The Pirate Parrot will appear at WTAE's Summerfest at Kennywood Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Wednesday, July 27
The Pirate Parrot is scheduled to attend the St. Alexis Parish Festival from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the St. Alexis Church in Wexford.
The Pirates have teamed up with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund for their annual Baseball/Softball Equipment Drive. Fans are encouraged to bring any sort of new or gently used baseball/softball equipment including: baseballs, softballs, bats, gloves and uniforms to the collection booth at PNC Park on Federal Street, beginning at 5pm until 7pm. All donations will be given to the Pittsburgh RBI organization.
Saturday, August 6
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Back to School Blast from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Donner Park in Donora. Open to the public.
Sunday, August 7
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the SBAWP Summer Festival from 5:00-5:30 p.m. at Blueberry Hill Park in Sewickley. Open to the public.
Tuesday, August 9
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem is scheduled to do a presentation at Shuman Center from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Chaz will discuss the diversity programs and conduct a diversity training for the youth.
Wednesday, August 17
Jeff Karstens is scheduled to visit the 65 Roses Club in the Press Conference Room from 5:45 - 6:00p.m.
Thursday, August 18
The sixth annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic will take place at the renowned Fox Chapel Golf Club on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The shotgun start will be at 10:00 a.m. with a cocktail reception and awards presentation to follow. Complete information »
Friday, August 19
Pirate alumni members Barry Jones and Kent Tekulve will be playing as celebrity golfers in the Murrysville Rotary Golf Outing which benefits the Murrysville Miracle League Field. For more information please contact Cloverleaf Golf Course at (724)468-4173.
Saturday, August 20
UMPS Care Charities will host a Meet & Greet with children from Big Brothers Big Sisters on the field at PNC Park at 3 p.m. UMPS CARE Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by Major League Baseball (MLB) umpires to provide financial, in-kind and emotional support for America's youth and families in need.
Pirates Charities will host an In-Park Raffle during the game with proceeds benefitting the many programs supported by Pirates Charities.
Sunday, August 21
Pirates coaches Nick Leyva, Luis Silverio, Mark Strittmatter and Euclides Rojas will participate in Chevy Kids Clinic at PNC Park at 8:00 a.m.
Several Pirates players and their wives and the Pirate Parrot are scheduled to attend the YWCA Week Without Violence Kick Off Event at 11:00 a.m. at the downtown YWCA to stuff "emergency supply kits" for a local Women's Shelter to aid those affected by domestic violence.
Pirates alumni members Ken Macha, Rick Reuschel and Kent Tekulve will be playing as celebrity golfers in the Becky Sheetz Memorial Golf Tournament which benefits ARC of Blair County and Pennsylvania Special Olympics. The tournament will have morning and afternoon flights and will be held at Iron Masters Country Club in Roaring Springs, PA. For more information please contact Steve Dalecki at (814)946-3439.
Saturday, August 27
Pirate alumni member Grant Jackson along with the Pirate Parrot will be appearing at the Macy's South Hills Village location for the annual Macy's "Shop for a Cause" event. Grant Jackson is scheduled to appear from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and the Pirate Parrot from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information please contact Macy's at (412)854-6800.
Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30
The Pirates and Central Blood Bank will host a Blood Drive inside the PNC Park Press Conference Room from noon to 6 p.m. on both days. All donors will receive two tickets to a Pirates home game. Former Pirate Kent Tekulve will be at the blood drive on Tuesday, August 30th from 3-5pm.
Monday, August 29
Pirate alumni members Steve Blass, Bill Mazeroski, Rick Reuschel and Kent Tekulve will be taking part in the Mylan Classic Taggart Global Celebrity Pro-Am event at Southpointe Golf Club. The event is open to the public, please register by emailing cmoats@mylanclassic.com or by calling (724)746-3535.
Tuesday, August 30
Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem is scheduled to attend an Americorp training session from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Human Services Building in downtown Pittsburgh. He will address the audience around diversity issues and provide some diversity training.
The third annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays Invitational will take place at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Sponsorship and team opportunities are available for the event hosted by award winning clay shooting instructor Michael Mohr. Complete information »
Tuesday, September 20
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the 7th Annual Voices Carry for Auberle Event from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the East Hall at Heinz Field.
Wednesday, September 21
Manager of Diversity Initiatives Chaz Kellem will be doing an Employment & Training Presentation at the McKees Rocks Employment and Training Center at 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Bill at (412) 331-2213.
Saturday, September 24
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the 2011 Pittsburgh Walk for Apraxia from 10:30-11:00 a.m. at North Park.
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the 2011 FontanaFest from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the South Side's Riverfront Park.
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Green Tree Octoberfest from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Green Tree Park.
Monday, October 3
Manager Clint Hurdle will be the Guest Speaker at the Allegheny County Bar Association Membership Luncheon. The event will take place at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. For more information, please contact the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Wednesday, October 5
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Pittsburgh Light the Night Walk from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Heinz Field.
Friday, October 7
Pirates Diversity Initiatives Manager Chaz Kellem will participate in the 8th Robert Morris University Sport Management Conference at the Sewall Center on the Moon Township Campus. For more information, visit: http://www.rmu.edu/web/cms/schools/sbus/sport-management/Pages/sport-mgmt-std-conference.aspx
Saturday, October 8
Pirate alumni member Bob Walk will be the keynote speaker for the annual Hayrake League Reunion Banquet to be held at the Arlington Hotel in Oil City, PA. For more information please contact James Schwab at (814)676-0033.
Friday, October 14
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Read Out Loud event from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Library.
Saturday, October 15
The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres.
Wednesday, October 19
Pirates alumni member Steve Blass will speak at the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon's annual fundraising dinner. The event -- "50 Fabulous years with the Pirates" -- begins at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Clair Country Club. Tickets are available at www.hsmtl.org or by calling (412) 480-0187.
Saturday, October 22
Pirates alumni Steve Blass and Grant Jackson will be appearing at the Sports Heroes of the 70's fundraising event at the Kittanning Township Fire Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The beneficiaries of this event are the Armstrong County Community Action Agency, Armstrong County Habitat for Humanity and HAVIN. For additional information please contact Diane Balcom at (412) 600-6176.
Tuesday, October 25
Pirates president Frank Coonelly and manager Clint Hurdle will speak at the Altoona Curve Booster Club Dinner at the UVA Club in Altoona, PA. Tickets are available to all fans for $20, which covers the price of membership in the Booster Club for 2012 as well as a buffet dinner. If membership dues have already been paid, the price is $10. Reservation forms can be picked up at the Blair County Ballpark front office during normal business hours.
Pirates alumni member Steve Blass will be the keynote speaker for the Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner to be held at the Fred Rogers Center on the campus of St. Vincent College. For more information please contact Andy Stofan at (724) 537-2671.
Manager Clint Hurdle will be the featured speaker at the American Society of Highway Engineers annual Past Presidents' Banquet. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and be held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. For more information, please contact Brian Krul at L.R. Kimball (412.201.4900).
Saturday, November 12
General Manager Neal Huntington will join Brian Cashman, Theo Epstein, Peter Gammons and Buster Olney for the Going to Bat for Vermont Farmers Fundraising Event at Vermont Technical College. Tickets to the V.I.P cocktail hour and the roundtable discussion are limited. All money will be donated to Vermont farmers, through the Vermont Community Foundation's Farm Disaster Relief Fund. For more information, please visit battingforvermont.com.
Friday, November 18
Pirates Physical Therapist and Rehab Coordinator Erwin Valencia will spend the Thanksgiving Holiday climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in his Climb4Kids. Erwin has generously decided to use this effort as an opportunity to raise money to improve the lives of children. Learn more and support the Climb4Kids »
Saturday, November 19
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting is the honorary co-chair of the 5th Annual Chuck Tanner Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award Dinner that will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This dinner is hosted by the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh. The 2011 Manager of the Year recipient is Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland. To reserve a ticket, please contact the Rotary at 412.471.6210 or visit their website at pittsburghrotary.org.
Wednesday, November 30
Manager Clint Hurdle will be the Keynote Speaker at The Salvation Army's "Doing the Most Good" Annual Dinner. The dinner will be held at the Pittsburgh Sheraton Station Square beginning at 6 p.m. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Alby Oxenreiter and Norma Bixler, Founder of Cornerstone Television. The Dunlap Family from CentiMark Corporation and WTAE Channel 4 will be honored for their community efforts. For more information, please contact The Salvation Army at 412.445.1646.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' "Clint Hurdlers" Plunge Team will participate in the 2011 Pittsburgh Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania at Heinz Field. Registration opens at 8:30am and the "splash" time is slated for noon. For more information, visit www.plungepa.org or call Kraig Makohus at 724-375-7515 x244.
Tuesday, December 13 - Thursday, December 15
The Pirates Winter Caravan will make stops throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The Caravan features school visits and public appearances by current players, coaches, broadcasters, members of the front office and the Pirate Parrot. At each public visit, the participants will sign free autographs for fans, meet with members of the media and discuss the 2012 Pirates season. Complete information »
Friday, December 16 - Sunday, December 18
PirateFest -- featuring live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, games, youth baseball clinics and much more -- will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Complete information »
The Pirates will hold a Baseball Coaches Clinic on hitting at the Pirates Indoor Baseball Center (Boys & Girls Club, Shadyside, 6 Brownell Place) at 10 am. Pirates alumni member and current broadcaster John Wehnder will conduct the clinic.
The Pirates will hold a Baseball Coaches Clinic on baserunning and fielding at the Pirates Indoor Baseball Center (Boys & Girls Club, Shadyside, 6 Brownell Place) at 10 am. Pirates alumni member and current broadcaster John Wehnder will conduct the clinic.
Saturday, February 11
Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown will be a celebrity chef at the 7th Annual Recipe for Hope benefitting Hair Peace Charities. Hair Peace Charities helps local women fighting cancer with financial assistance for wigs needed during treatment. The event will be held at the Mayernik Center on Camp Horne Road and begins at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, please visit hairpeace.org or phone 412.327.5177.
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